Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over 5 months, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course builds your ability to read and understand written English at Level 1. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Aimed at 19+ learners
Entry requirements
Initial assessment after application
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts, including signs, notices, and short documents.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in written English.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll follow the sequence of information in texts such as instructions and forms.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and why they are written.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Teaching is delivered in daytime sessions over 5 months. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll read unseen texts and answer questions to show your understanding. Your tutor will prepare you for the test during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading emails, letters, and instructions at work.
Retail assistant: understanding product information, labels, and notices.
Care assistant: reading care plans, rotas, and workplace documents.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety notices.
Receptionist: reading correspondence and written messages accurately.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (writing) Award: develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Award: round out your English communication skills.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Award: the next step up, taking your reading to a higher level of English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: recognised by employers when they ask for English qualifications.
